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WX53 DXG

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

222,469 mi
Last recorded222,469 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 DXG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 222,469 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 215,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 205,980 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 169,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 196,782 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 183,126 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside nearside rear hub bushes slight movement

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2014 183,126 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside nearside rear hub bushes slight movement

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 170,747 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 162,646 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 153,737 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 141,881 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 132,509 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 125,100 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 97,692 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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WX53 DXG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 96,828 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX53 DXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX53 DXG registered?

WX53 DXG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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